GRE Word List
JUXTAPOSE
to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
The meaning of the word juxtapose is to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incongruity | the quality or state of being incongruous |
| mongrel | an individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed |
| unfledged | not feathered : not ready for flight |
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| ramshackle | appearing ready to collapse : rickety |
| transpose | to change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of |
| impetuous | marked by impulsive vehemence or passion |
| statutory | of or relating to statutes |
| wither | to become dry and sapless |
| condiments | something used to enhance the flavor of food |